Impact and Engagement Officer (KP13063)

About the role

The Supergen Energy Networks Hub (SEN) is a £9m research project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).  The hub brings together collaborative teams from Industry, Academia, Government and Civil Society to carry out highly impactful, interdisciplinary research, to enable energy networks to become a driving force towards a rapid, safe and just transition to net zero.

The research Impact & Engagement Officer will work with the Research Projects and Programmes Manager to delivery impact and engagement activities for the EPSRC funded Supergen Energy Networks Impact Hub.

The post holder will advise and work alongside the Principal Investigators (PIs) that include the University’s Vice-Chancellor, and other academic and professional service colleagues.

SEN has a networks community of more than 750 individuals, which currently includes 36 active Academics and Researchers based across 7 Universities throughout the UK. A key aspect of this post is to liaise with over 50 Industry, Government and Policy partners, all at CEO and Director levels.

Duties IncludeSupport and advise on development and implementation of impact and engagement strategyIdentify additional funding opportunitiesDisseminate research and deliver impact activitiesActively engage in forward planning ensuring alignment with the vision and ambition of the projectSupport the research, and delivery of the projects key achievementsCoordinator with stakeholders, and wider team ensuring coordination of all aspects of the projectFurther Information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis until September 2028

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lindsey Allen (Research Projects & Programmes Manager) on la955@bath.ac.uk

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 19 Oct 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174